About the Author

Arlene Mosel (1921-1996)'s debut children's book, Tikki Tikki
Tembo, was an American Library Association Notable Book and won
the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. In 1997, The New York
Times named it one of the best 50 children's books of the
previous 50 years. Mosel also wrote The Funny Little Woman,
an Honor Book for the Hans Christian Andersen International
Children's Book Awards.Blair Lent (1930-2009) received the
Caldecott Medal for The Funny Little Woman, and three
Caldecott Honors. He is the illustrator of Ms. Mosel's Tikki
Tikki Tembo, a bestseller since its publication in 1968, and
Bruce Goldstone's The Beastly Feast.

Reviews

In this folktale, help is slow in coming when a Chinese boy falls
into a well, since the boy's long and difficult name must be
pronounced in full. Beautifully expressive drawings enhance the
book's Oriental feel. Ages 4-7. (Oct.)

PreS-Gr 3-In this classic Chinese folktale, retold by Arlene Mosel
and illustrated by Blair Lent (Holt, 1968), Tikki tikki tembo-no sa
rembo-chari bari ruche-pip peri pembo and younger brother Chang are
playing near a well and Chang falls in. The older boy goes for help
and Chang is rescued. Months later, the older brother falls in, but
when Chang runs to get help, his brother's very long name requires
too much breath and Chang can't get his mother to understand. In
the end, Tikki tikki tembo is rescued. "And from that day to this,
the Chinese have always thought it wise to give all their children
little, short names." Marcia Gay Harden provides wonderful
narration, giving each character a distinctive voice. A few sound
effects add to the telling. Have the book available so that
listeners can peruse Blair Lent's lovely line and wash
illustrations. A great addition for listening centers.-Stephanie
Farnlacher, Trace Crossings School, Hoover, AL Copyright 2009 Reed
Business Information.

"Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo
is the full name of the firstborn son in the Chinese family of this
story. As the firstborn's, his name must be spoken completely and
reverently. This old folktale of what happens when the boy falls
into a well and his younger brother attempts to get help is nicely
retold and should make excellent read-aloud material....Bright,
active, and delightfully expressive." --School Library
Journal"On spacious, uncluttered pages the artist has extended the
story with wonderfully droll ink-and-wash drawings that combine
imaginative beauty with a true Chinese spirit." --The Horn
Book"Just right for storytelling and tongue-twisting repeating, and
. . . for reading aloud." --Kirkus Reviews

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